HOOKING UP A MICROPHONE DIRECTLY TO YOUR MAC

A guitarist may get his or her flashy solos, but everyone knows the singer is the star of the show. If you want to use GarageBand to show the world your vocal talent, you're going to need to hook up a microphone. Chances are, if you have been singing for a little while, you probably already own a good microphone. If you are just getting started and need to purchase a mic, there are lots of good vocal mics available for under $100. In this section, we'll show you how to connect a professional dynamic microphone to your Mac.

CHOOSING A MICROPHONE

There is one basic difference between a “professional” microphone and a “consumer” mic. Professional mics have a three-pin connector called an XLR connector, ...

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